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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.77, 800.37 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.77, 800.37 and 328.37 is: 491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.77 : 800.37 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.77/800.37 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.77x = 800.37 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.77x = 262,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,813.50/534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.46

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