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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.86, 800.75 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.86, 800.75 and 317.25 is: 475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.86 : 800.75 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.86/800.75 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.86x = 800.75 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.86x = 254,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,038.73/533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.85

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