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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.66, 800.88 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.66, 800.88 and 397.50 is: 595.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.66 : 800.88 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.66/800.88 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.66x = 800.88 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.66x = 318,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,349.80/534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.42

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