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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.04, 799.80 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.04, 799.80 and 340.72 is: 511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.04 : 799.80 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.04/799.80 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.04x = 799.80 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.04x = 272,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,507.86/533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.23

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