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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 800.28 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 800.28 and 351.14 is: 525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 800.28 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/800.28 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 800.28 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 281,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,006.32/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.64

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