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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.61, 800.77 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.61, 800.77 and 290.62 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.61 : 800.77 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.61/800.77 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.61x = 800.77 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.61x = 232,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,719.05/534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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