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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 800.55 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 800.55 and 259.90 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 800.55 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/800.55 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 800.55 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 208,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,060.94/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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