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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 801.24 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 801.24 and 380.17 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 801.24 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/801.24 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 801.24 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 304,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,607.41/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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