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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.70, 800.94 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.70, 800.94 and 351.48 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.70 : 800.94 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.70/800.94 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.70x = 800.94 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.70x = 281,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,514.39/533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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