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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 801.78 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 801.78 and 291.52 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 801.78 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/801.78 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 801.78 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 233,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,734.91/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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