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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.38, 801.83 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.38, 801.83 and 351.86 is: 527.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.38 : 801.83 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.38/801.83 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.38x = 801.83 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.38x = 282,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,128.77/534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.96

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