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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 801.36 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 801.36 and 290.88 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 801.36 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/801.36 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 801.36 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 233,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,099.60/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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