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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 798.92 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 798.92 and 289.04 is: 433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 798.92 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/798.92 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 798.92 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 230,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,919.84/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.15

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