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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 800.76 and 328.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 800.76 and 328.81 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 800.76 = 328.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/800.76 = 328.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 800.76 × 328.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 263,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,297.70/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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