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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 800.82 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 800.82 and 338.94 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 800.82 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/800.82 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 800.82 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 271,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,429.93/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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