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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 800.60 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 800.60 and 351.88 is: 527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 800.60 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/800.60 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 800.60 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 281,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,715.13/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.00

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