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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.21, 800.79 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.21, 800.79 and 256.48 is: 384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.21 : 800.79 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.21/800.79 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.21x = 800.79 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.21x = 205,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,386.62/534.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.47

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