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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 801.72 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 801.72 and 390.04 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 801.72 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/801.72 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 801.72 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 312,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,702.87/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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