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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 801.65 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 801.65 and 351.73 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 801.65 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/801.65 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 801.65 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 281,964.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,964.35/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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