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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.40, 800.55 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.40, 800.55 and 302.76 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.40 : 800.55 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.40/800.55 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.40x = 800.55 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.40x = 242,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,374.52/533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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