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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.44, 800.44 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.44, 800.44 and 244.72 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.44 : 800.44 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.44/800.44 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.44x = 800.44 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.44x = 195,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,883.68/533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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