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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 801.44 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 801.44 and 381.04 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 801.44 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/801.44 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 801.44 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 305,380.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,380.70/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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