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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.68, 799.66 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.68, 799.66 and 350.94 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.68 : 799.66 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.68/799.66 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.68x = 799.66 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.68x = 280,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,632.68/533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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