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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 801.03 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 801.03 and 338.86 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 801.03 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/801.03 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 801.03 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 271,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,433.02/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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