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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 801.34 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 801.34 and 328.16 is: 492.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 801.34 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/801.34 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 801.34 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 262,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,967.73/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.43

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