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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 801.27 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 801.27 and 290.76 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 801.27 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/801.27 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 801.27 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 232,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,977.27/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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