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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.51, 800.82 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.51, 800.82 and 371.88 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.51 : 800.82 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.51/800.82 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.51x = 800.82 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.51x = 297,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,808.94/534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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