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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 801.24 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 801.24 and 328.90 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 801.24 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/801.24 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 801.24 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 263,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,527.84/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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