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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.49, 801.42 and 381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.49, 801.42 and 381.40 is: 571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.49 : 801.42 = 381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.49/801.42 = 381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.49x = 801.42 × 381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.49x = 305,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,661.59/534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.88

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