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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 800.40 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 800.40 and 351.45 is: 526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 800.40 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/800.40 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 800.40 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 281,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,300.58/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.60

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