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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.41, 799.84 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.41, 799.84 and 244.60 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.41 : 799.84 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.41/799.84 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.41x = 799.84 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.41x = 195,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,635.64/533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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