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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 800.28 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 800.28 and 350.73 is: 526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 800.28 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/800.28 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 800.28 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 280,682.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,682.20/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.23

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