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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 802.26 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 802.26 and 315.56 is: 473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 802.26 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/802.26 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 802.26 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 253,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,161.17/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.42

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