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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 800.26 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 800.26 and 241.09 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 800.26 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/800.26 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 800.26 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 192,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,934.68/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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