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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.89, 802.28 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.89, 802.28 and 379.38 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.89 : 802.28 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.89/802.28 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.89x = 802.28 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.89x = 304,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,370.09/534.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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