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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 801.88 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 801.88 and 329.05 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 801.88 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/801.88 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 801.88 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 263,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,858.61/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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