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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 801.96 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 801.96 and 290.99 is: 436.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 801.96 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/801.96 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 801.96 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 233,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,358.33/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.64

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