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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 800.72 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 800.72 and 390 is: 584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 800.72 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/800.72 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 800.72 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 312,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,280.80/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.10

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