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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 800.32 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 800.32 and 302.28 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 800.32 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/800.32 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 800.32 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 241,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,920.73/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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