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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.89, 802.02 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.89, 802.02 and 329.55 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.89 : 802.02 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.89/802.02 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.89x = 802.02 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.89x = 264,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,305.69/534.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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