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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 801.18 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 801.18 and 328.41 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 801.18 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/801.18 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 801.18 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 263,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,115.52/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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