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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 800.01 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 800.01 and 302.34 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 800.01 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/800.01 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 800.01 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 241,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,875.02/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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