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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 800.78 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 800.78 and 328.51 is: 492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 800.78 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/800.78 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 800.78 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 263,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,064.24/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.13

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