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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 800.63 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 800.63 and 351.29 is: 526.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 800.63 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/800.63 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 800.63 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 281,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,250.19/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.24

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