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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.11, 801.66 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.11, 801.66 and 329.08 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.11 : 801.66 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.11/801.66 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.11x = 801.66 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.11x = 263,811.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,811.01/534.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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