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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.66, 802.66 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.66, 802.66 and 373.20 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.66 : 802.66 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.66/802.66 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.66x = 802.66 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.66x = 299,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,552.71/534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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