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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 800.58 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 800.58 and 350.48 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 800.58 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/800.58 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 800.58 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 280,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,587.28/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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