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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 799.84 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 799.84 and 259.29 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 799.84 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/799.84 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 799.84 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 207,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,389.87/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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