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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 800.51 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 800.51 and 351.23 is: 526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 800.51 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/800.51 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 800.51 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 281,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,160.00/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.14

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