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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 801.44 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 801.44 and 352.08 is: 527.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 801.44 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/801.44 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 801.44 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 282,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,171.00/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.70

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