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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 801.09 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 801.09 and 318.27 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 801.09 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/801.09 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 801.09 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 254,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,962.91/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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