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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.26, 799.70 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.26, 799.70 and 259.17 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.26 : 799.70 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.26/799.70 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.26x = 799.70 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.26x = 207,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,258.25/533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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