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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.27, 800.69 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.27, 800.69 and 328.70 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.27 : 800.69 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.27/800.69 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.27x = 800.69 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.27x = 263,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,181.16/533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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