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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.13, 800.28 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.13, 800.28 and 317.25 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.13 : 800.28 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.13/800.28 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.13x = 800.28 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.13x = 253,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,888.83/534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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