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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.32, 800.20 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.32, 800.20 and 351.48 is: 527.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.32 : 800.20 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.32/800.20 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.32x = 800.20 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.32x = 281,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,254.30/533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.36

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