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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 800.35 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 800.35 and 317.20 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 800.35 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/800.35 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 800.35 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 253,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,867.02/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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