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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.25, 800.18 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.25, 800.18 and 244.69 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.25 : 800.18 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.25/800.18 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.25x = 800.18 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.25x = 195,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,793.74/533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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