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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 800.40 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 800.40 and 397.28 is: 594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 800.40 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/800.40 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 800.40 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 317,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,982.91/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.85

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