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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.25, 800.15 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.25, 800.15 and 350.73 is: 526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.25 : 800.15 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.25/800.15 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.25x = 800.15 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.25x = 280,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,634.86/533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.27

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