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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 799.54 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 799.54 and 259.88 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 799.54 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/799.54 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 799.54 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 207,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,779.81/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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