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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 800.28 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 800.28 and 396.46 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 800.28 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/800.28 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 800.28 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 317,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,277.03/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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