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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 801.21 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 801.21 and 290.48 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 801.21 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/801.21 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 801.21 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 232,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,736.76/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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