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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.66, 800.01 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.66, 800.01 and 290.39 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.66 : 800.01 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.66/800.01 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.66x = 800.01 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.66x = 232,310.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,310.90/533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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