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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 800.55 and 256.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 800.55 and 256.40 is: 384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 800.55 = 256.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/800.55 = 256.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 800.55 × 256.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 205,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,263.94/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.05

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