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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 799.83 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 799.83 and 259.62 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 799.83 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/799.83 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 799.83 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 207,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,651.86/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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