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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 802.20 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 802.20 and 291.14 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 802.20 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/802.20 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 802.20 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 233,557.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,557.11/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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