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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.09, 799.22 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.09, 799.22 and 244.32 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.09 : 799.22 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.09/799.22 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.09x = 799.22 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.09x = 195,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,264.21/533.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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