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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 802.38 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 802.38 and 291.04 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 802.38 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/802.38 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 802.38 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 233,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,524.68/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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