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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 800.21 and 369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 800.21 and 369.43 is: 552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 800.21 = 369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/800.21 = 369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 800.21 × 369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 295,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,620.50/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.84

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