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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.65, 800.61 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.65, 800.61 and 328.60 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.65 : 800.61 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.65/800.61 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.65x = 800.61 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.65x = 263,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,080.45/534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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