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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 802.13 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 802.13 and 290.82 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 802.13 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/802.13 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 802.13 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 233,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,273.99/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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