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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 799.56 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 799.56 and 340.32 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 799.56 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/799.56 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 799.56 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 272,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,106.26/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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