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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.44, 828.16 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.44, 828.16 and 534.40 is: 799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.44 : 828.16 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.44/828.16 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.44x = 828.16 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.44x = 442,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,568.70/553.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.67

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