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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 799.56 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 799.56 and 301.76 is: 452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 799.56 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/799.56 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 799.56 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 241,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,275.23/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.67

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