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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 802.24 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 802.24 and 379.46 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 802.24 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/802.24 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 802.24 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 304,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,418.10/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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