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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.86, 800.06 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.86, 800.06 and 442.14 is: 663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.86 : 800.06 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.86/800.06 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.86x = 800.06 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.86x = 353,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,736.32/532.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.84

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