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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.66, 803.10 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.66, 803.10 and 329.32 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.66 : 803.10 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.66/803.10 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.66x = 803.10 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.66x = 264,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,476.89/534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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