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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 800.68 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 800.68 and 351.32 is: 526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 800.68 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/800.68 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 800.68 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 281,293.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,293.14/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.29

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