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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.50, 802.42 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.50, 802.42 and 373.04 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.50 : 802.42 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.50/802.42 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.50x = 802.42 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.50x = 299,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,334.92/534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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