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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 802.13 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 802.13 and 329.27 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 802.13 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/802.13 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 802.13 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 264,117.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,117.35/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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