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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 800.97 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 800.97 and 217.72 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 800.97 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/800.97 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 800.97 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 174,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,387.19/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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