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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.58, 801.99 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.58, 801.99 and 380.56 is: 570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.58 : 801.99 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.58/801.99 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.58x = 801.99 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.58x = 305,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,205.31/534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.93

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