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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 799.92 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 799.92 and 286.16 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 799.92 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/799.92 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 799.92 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 228,901.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,901.11/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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