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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.17, 800.77 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.17, 800.77 and 256.35 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.17 : 800.77 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.17/800.77 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.17x = 800.77 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.17x = 205,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,276.75/534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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