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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 800.36 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 800.36 and 290.30 is: 434.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 800.36 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/800.36 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 800.36 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 232,344.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,344.51/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.68

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