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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.31, 799.70 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.31, 799.70 and 244.50 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.31 : 799.70 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.31/799.70 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.31x = 799.70 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.31x = 195,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,525.43/533.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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