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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.17, 799.65 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.17, 799.65 and 244.54 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.17 : 799.65 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.17/799.65 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.17x = 799.65 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.17x = 195,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,546.41/533.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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