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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.27, 799.97 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.27, 799.97 and 350.61 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.27 : 799.97 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.27/799.97 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.27x = 799.97 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.27x = 280,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,475.73/533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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