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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 800.42 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 800.42 and 328.68 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 800.42 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/800.42 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 800.42 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 263,082.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,082.05/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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