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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 800.01 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 800.01 and 338.07 is: 506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 800.01 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/800.01 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 800.01 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 270,459.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,459.38/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.79

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