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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 799.47 and 359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 799.47 and 359.58 is: 539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 799.47 = 359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/799.47 = 359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 799.47 × 359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 287,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,473.42/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.01

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