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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.80, 800.92 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.80, 800.92 and 290.50 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.80 : 800.92 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.80/800.92 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.80x = 800.92 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.80x = 232,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,667.26/533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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