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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 800.50 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 800.50 and 348.72 is: 522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 800.50 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/800.50 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 800.50 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 279,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,150.36/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.68

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