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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 802.32 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 802.32 and 329.40 is: 494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 802.32 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/802.32 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 802.32 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 264,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,280.20/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.04

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