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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 800.81 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 800.81 and 348.94 is: 523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 800.81 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/800.81 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 800.81 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 279,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,428.89/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.02

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