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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.50, 800.94 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.50, 800.94 and 380.75 is: 570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.50 : 800.94 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.50/800.94 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.50x = 800.94 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.50x = 304,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,957.69/534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.55

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