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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 798.88 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 798.88 and 337.89 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 798.88 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/798.88 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 798.88 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 269,928.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,928.72/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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