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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.85, 801.26 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.85, 801.26 and 287.25 is: 431.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.85 : 801.26 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.85/801.26 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.85x = 801.26 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.85x = 230,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,160.50/533.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.13

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