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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.38, 800.04 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.38, 800.04 and 327.98 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.38 : 800.04 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.38/800.04 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.38x = 800.04 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.38x = 262,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,397.12/533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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