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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.80, 801.36 and 397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.80, 801.36 and 397.98 is: 596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.80 : 801.36 = 397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.80/801.36 = 397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.80x = 801.36 × 397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.80x = 318,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,925.25/534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.34

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