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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.38, 799.86 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.38, 799.86 and 259.39 is: 388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.38 : 799.86 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.38/799.86 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.38x = 799.86 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.38x = 207,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,475.69/533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.98

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