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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 799.80 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 799.80 and 347.64 is: 521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 799.80 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/799.80 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 799.80 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 278,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,042.47/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.50

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