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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 800.48 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 800.48 and 379.18 is: 568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 800.48 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/800.48 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 800.48 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 303,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,527.95/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.30

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