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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 800.58 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 800.58 and 187.04 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 800.58 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/800.58 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 800.58 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 149,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,740.48/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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