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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 801.44 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 801.44 and 329.28 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 801.44 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/801.44 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 801.44 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 263,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,898.16/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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