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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 801.97 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 801.97 and 291.17 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 801.97 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/801.97 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 801.97 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 233,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,510.88/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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