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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 801.18 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 801.18 and 329.20 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 801.18 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/801.18 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 801.18 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 263,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,748.46/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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