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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.89, 802.88 and 380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.89, 802.88 and 380.99 is: 571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.89 : 802.88 = 380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.89/802.88 = 380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.89x = 802.88 × 380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.89x = 305,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,887.35/534.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.87

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