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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.02, 798.27 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.02, 798.27 and 259.30 is: 388.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.02 : 798.27 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.02/798.27 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.02x = 798.27 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.02x = 206,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,991.41/533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.34

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