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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.55, 800.65 and 328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.55, 800.65 and 328.49 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.55 : 800.65 = 328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.55/800.65 = 328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.55x = 800.65 × 328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.55x = 263,006.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,006.92/534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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