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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 800.15 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 800.15 and 302.13 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 800.15 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/800.15 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 800.15 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 241,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,747.81/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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