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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 800.43 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 800.43 and 369.44 is: 553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 800.43 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/800.43 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 800.43 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 295,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,706.86/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.62

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