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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.43, 800.13 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.43, 800.13 and 290.43 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.43 : 800.13 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.43/800.13 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.43x = 800.13 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.43x = 232,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,381.76/533.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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