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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.55, 802.32 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.55, 802.32 and 329.51 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.55 : 802.32 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.55/802.32 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.55x = 802.32 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.55x = 264,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,372.46/534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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