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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 802.69 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 802.69 and 291.20 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 802.69 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/802.69 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 802.69 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 233,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,738.59/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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