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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 799.89 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 799.89 and 244.50 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 799.89 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/799.89 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 799.89 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 195,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,573.11/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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