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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 800.09 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 800.09 and 289.95 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 800.09 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/800.09 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 800.09 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 231,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,984.65/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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