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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.35, 800.61 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.35, 800.61 and 329.15 is: 493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.35 : 800.61 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.35/800.61 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.35x = 800.61 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.35x = 263,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,520.78/534.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.16

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