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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 801.70 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 801.70 and 291.06 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 801.70 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/801.70 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 801.70 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 233,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,342.07/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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