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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 800.34 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 800.34 and 290.40 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 800.34 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/800.34 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 800.34 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 232,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,418.74/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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