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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.99, 802.51 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.99, 802.51 and 329.43 is: 494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.99 : 802.51 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.99/802.51 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.99x = 802.51 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.99x = 264,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,370.87/534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.16

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