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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 800.13 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 800.13 and 328.16 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 800.13 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/800.13 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 800.13 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 262,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,566.66/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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