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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 801.36 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 801.36 and 381.32 is: 571.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 801.36 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/801.36 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 801.36 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 305,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,574.60/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.77

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