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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 800.76 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 800.76 and 315 is: 472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 800.76 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/800.76 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 800.76 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 252,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,239.40/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.09

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