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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.86, 802.79 and 329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.86, 802.79 and 329.83 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.86 : 802.79 = 329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.86/802.79 = 329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.86x = 802.79 × 329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.86x = 264,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,783.04/534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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