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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 799.44 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 799.44 and 316.80 is: 474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 799.44 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/799.44 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 799.44 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 253,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,262.59/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.70

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