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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.46, 800.93 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.46, 800.93 and 352.02 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.46 : 800.93 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.46/800.93 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.46x = 800.93 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.46x = 281,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,943.38/533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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