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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 800.94 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 800.94 and 290.58 is: 435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 800.94 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/800.94 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 800.94 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 232,737.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,737.15/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.74

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