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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 800.64 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 800.64 and 371.52 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 800.64 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/800.64 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 800.64 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 297,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,453.77/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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