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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 799.28 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 799.28 and 327.51 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 799.28 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/799.28 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 799.28 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 261,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,772.19/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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