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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 800.19 and 338.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 800.19 and 338.77 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 800.19 = 338.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/800.19 = 338.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 800.19 × 338.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 271,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,080.37/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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