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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 800.34 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 800.34 and 317.58 is: 475.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 800.34 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/800.34 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 800.34 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 254,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,171.98/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.87

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