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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.22, 799.84 and 290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.22, 799.84 and 290.22 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.22 : 799.84 = 290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.22/799.84 = 290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.22x = 799.84 × 290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.22x = 232,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,126.93/533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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