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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.07, 800.52 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.07, 800.52 and 328.85 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.07 : 800.52 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.07/800.52 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.07x = 800.52 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.07x = 263,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,247.00/533.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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