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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.92, 801.77 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.92, 801.77 and 291.65 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.92 : 801.77 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.92/801.77 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.92x = 801.77 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.92x = 233,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,830.75/534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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