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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.40, 800.88 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.40, 800.88 and 351.52 is: 526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.40 : 800.88 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.40/800.88 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.40x = 800.88 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.40x = 281,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,525.34/534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.81

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