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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 802.10 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 802.10 and 390.13 is: 585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 802.10 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/802.10 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 802.10 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 312,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,922.24/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.22

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