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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 801.23 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 801.23 and 291.33 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 801.23 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/801.23 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 801.23 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 233,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,420.88/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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