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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 801.40 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 801.40 and 290.64 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 801.40 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/801.40 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 801.40 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 232,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,918.90/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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