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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.73, 801.05 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.73, 801.05 and 351.57 is: 526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.73 : 801.05 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.73/801.05 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.73x = 801.05 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.73x = 281,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,626.03/534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.67

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