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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 800.22 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 800.22 and 372.10 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 800.22 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/800.22 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 800.22 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 297,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,761.86/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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