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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 801.09 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 801.09 and 318.93 is: 478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 801.09 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/801.09 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 801.09 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 255,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,491.63/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.42

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