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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.56, 801.62 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.56, 801.62 and 328.82 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.56 : 801.62 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.56/801.62 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.56x = 801.62 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.56x = 263,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,587.04/534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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