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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 801.36 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 801.36 and 427.32 is: 640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 801.36 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/801.36 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 801.36 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 342,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,437.16/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.23

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