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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.09, 799.73 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.09, 799.73 and 259.16 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.09 : 799.73 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.09/799.73 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.09x = 799.73 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.09x = 207,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,254.68/533.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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