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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 801.90 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 801.90 and 291.24 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 801.90 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/801.90 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 801.90 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 233,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,545.36/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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