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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.45, 800.04 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.45, 800.04 and 290.64 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.45 : 800.04 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.45/800.04 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.45x = 800.04 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.45x = 232,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,523.63/534.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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