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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.01, 798.97 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.01, 798.97 and 240.67 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.01 : 798.97 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.01/798.97 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.01x = 798.97 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.01x = 192,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,284.12/533.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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