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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 800.58 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 800.58 and 351.27 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 800.58 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/800.58 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 800.58 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 281,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,219.74/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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