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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.40, 801.20 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.40, 801.20 and 291.20 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.40 : 801.20 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.40/801.20 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.40x = 801.20 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.40x = 233,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,309.44/534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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