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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 799.68 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 799.68 and 244.50 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 799.68 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/799.68 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 799.68 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 195,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,521.76/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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