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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 801.45 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 801.45 and 369.20 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 801.45 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/801.45 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 801.45 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 295,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,895.34/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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