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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 799.94 and 328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 799.94 and 328.28 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 799.94 = 328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/799.94 = 328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 799.94 × 328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 262,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,604.30/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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