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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.49, 801.77 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.49, 801.77 and 328.93 is: 493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.49 : 801.77 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.49/801.77 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.49x = 801.77 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.49x = 263,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,726.21/534.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.42

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