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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 800.18 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 800.18 and 403.86 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 800.18 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/800.18 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 800.18 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 323,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,160.69/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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