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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.41, 799.82 and 258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.41, 799.82 and 258.91 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.41 : 799.82 = 258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.41/799.82 = 258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.41x = 799.82 × 258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.41x = 207,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,080.10/533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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