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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.55, 800.82 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.55, 800.82 and 328.51 is: 493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.55 : 800.82 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.55/800.82 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.55x = 800.82 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.55x = 263,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,079.71/533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.08

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