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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 801.72 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 801.72 and 352.56 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 801.72 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/801.72 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 801.72 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 282,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,654.40/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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