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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.04, 798.48 and 289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.04, 798.48 and 289.20 is: 433.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.04 : 798.48 = 289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.04/798.48 = 289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.04x = 798.48 × 289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.04x = 230,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,920.42/533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.21

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