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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 800.16 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 800.16 and 302.60 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 800.16 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/800.16 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 800.16 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 242,128.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,128.42/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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