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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 802.36 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 802.36 and 291.40 is: 437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 802.36 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/802.36 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 802.36 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 233,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,807.70/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.26

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