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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 801.36 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 801.36 and 317.52 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 801.36 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/801.36 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 801.36 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 254,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,447.83/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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