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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 800.62 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 800.62 and 187.08 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 800.62 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/800.62 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 800.62 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 149,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,779.99/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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