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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 799.97 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 799.97 and 259.27 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 799.97 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/799.97 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 799.97 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 207,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,408.22/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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