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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 799.40 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 799.40 and 289.95 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 799.40 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/799.40 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 799.40 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 231,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,784.58/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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