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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 800.49 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 800.49 and 328.38 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 800.49 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/800.49 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 800.49 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 262,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,864.91/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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