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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 800.80 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 800.80 and 328.40 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 800.80 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/800.80 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 800.80 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 262,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,982.72/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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