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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 801.69 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 801.69 and 351.98 is: 528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 801.69 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/801.69 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 801.69 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 282,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,178.85/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.23

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