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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 801.70 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 801.70 and 377.66 is: 566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 801.70 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/801.70 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 801.70 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 302,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,770.02/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.48

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