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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.62, 800.88 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.62, 800.88 and 351.46 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.62 : 800.88 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.62/800.88 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.62x = 800.88 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.62x = 281,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,477.28/534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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