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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 800.20 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 800.20 and 302.88 is: 453.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 800.20 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/800.20 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 800.20 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 242,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,364.58/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.97

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