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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 801.60 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 801.60 and 291.04 is: 436.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 801.60 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/801.60 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 801.60 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 233,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,297.66/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.27

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