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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 800.52 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 800.52 and 317.68 is: 476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 800.52 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/800.52 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 800.52 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 254,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,309.19/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.09

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