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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 802.74 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 802.74 and 291.66 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 802.74 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/802.74 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 802.74 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 234,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,127.15/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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