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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 802.31 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 802.31 and 291.60 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 802.31 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/802.31 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 802.31 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 233,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,952.14/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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