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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 800.55 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 800.55 and 404.12 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 800.55 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/800.55 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 800.55 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 323,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,520.27/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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