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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.21, 800.55 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.21, 800.55 and 351.77 is: 528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.21 : 800.55 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.21/800.55 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.21x = 800.55 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.21x = 281,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,605.47/533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.14

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