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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 801.94 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 801.94 and 315.34 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 801.94 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/801.94 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 801.94 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 252,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,885.63/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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