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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 800.52 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 800.52 and 290.04 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 800.52 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/800.52 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 800.52 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 232,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,182.82/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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