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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 801.42 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 801.42 and 290.68 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 801.42 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/801.42 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 801.42 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 232,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,956.77/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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