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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.02, 798.99 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.02, 798.99 and 244.66 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.02 : 798.99 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.02/798.99 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.02x = 798.99 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.02x = 195,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,480.89/533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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