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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.17, 800.22 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.17, 800.22 and 328.13 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.17 : 800.22 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.17/800.22 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.17x = 800.22 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.17x = 262,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,576.19/534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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