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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 800.35 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 800.35 and 394.17 is: 590.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 800.35 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/800.35 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 800.35 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 315,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,469.97/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.70

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