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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.99, 801.60 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.99, 801.60 and 329.13 is: 493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.99 : 801.60 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.99/801.60 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.99x = 801.60 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.99x = 263,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,830.61/534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.15

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