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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.32, 800.28 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.32, 800.28 and 328.39 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.32 : 800.28 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.32/800.28 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.32x = 800.28 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.32x = 262,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,801.95/533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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