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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 801.36 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 801.36 and 379.80 is: 569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 801.36 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/801.36 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 801.36 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 304,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,356.53/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.59

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