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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 801.26 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 801.26 and 352.08 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 801.26 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/801.26 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 801.26 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 282,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,107.62/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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