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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 801.05 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 801.05 and 379.56 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 801.05 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/801.05 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 801.05 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 304,041.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,041.64/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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