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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 800.51 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 800.51 and 329.58 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 800.51 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/800.51 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 800.51 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 263,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,832.09/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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