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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 802.20 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 802.20 and 303.52 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 802.20 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/802.20 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 802.20 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 243,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,483.74/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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