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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.19, 801.78 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.19, 801.78 and 329.16 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.19 : 801.78 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.19/801.78 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.19x = 801.78 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.19x = 263,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,908.25/534.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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