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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 801.19 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 801.19 and 296.68 is: 444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 801.19 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/801.19 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 801.19 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 237,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,691.56/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.87

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