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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.35, 799 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.35, 799 and 327.41 is: 490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.35 : 799 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.35/799 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.35x = 799 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.35x = 261,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,600.59/533.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.49

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