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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 799.44 and 351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 799.44 and 351.04 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 799.44 = 351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/799.44 = 351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 799.44 × 351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 280,635.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,635.42/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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