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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.73, 799.56 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.73, 799.56 and 286.32 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.73 : 799.56 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.73/799.56 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.73x = 799.56 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.73x = 228,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,933.30/533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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