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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.59, 800.36 and 256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.59, 800.36 and 256.15 is: 384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.59 : 800.36 = 256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.59/800.36 = 256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.59x = 800.36 × 256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.59x = 205,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,012.21/533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.21

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