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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 800.20 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 800.20 and 290.25 is: 434.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 800.20 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/800.20 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 800.20 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 232,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,258.05/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.74

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