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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 800.71 and 380.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 800.71 and 380.55 is: 570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 800.71 = 380.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/800.71 = 380.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 800.71 × 380.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 304,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,710.19/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.28

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