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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 799.81 and 316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 799.81 and 316.85 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 799.81 = 316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/799.81 = 316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 799.81 × 316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 253,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,415.01/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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