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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 802.32 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 802.32 and 342.16 is: 513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 802.32 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/802.32 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 802.32 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 274,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,521.81/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.36

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