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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.46, 800.46 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.46, 800.46 and 244.86 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.46 : 800.46 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.46/800.46 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.46x = 800.46 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.46x = 196,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,000.64/533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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