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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 800.96 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 800.96 and 341.48 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 800.96 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/800.96 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 800.96 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 273,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,507.82/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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