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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 799.02 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 799.02 and 325.05 is: 486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 799.02 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/799.02 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 799.02 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 259,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,721.45/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.34

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