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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.40, 801.60 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.40, 801.60 and 388.60 is: 582.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.40 : 801.60 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.40/801.60 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.40x = 801.60 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.40x = 311,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,501.76/534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.90

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