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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.20, 802.20 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.20, 802.20 and 352.40 is: 529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.20 : 802.20 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.20/802.20 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.20x = 802.20 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.20x = 282,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,695.28/534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.19

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