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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.38, 800.08 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.38, 800.08 and 244.76 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.38 : 800.08 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.38/800.08 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.38x = 800.08 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.38x = 195,827.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,827.58/533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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