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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 800.42 and 338.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 800.42 and 338.43 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 800.42 = 338.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/800.42 = 338.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 800.42 × 338.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 270,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,886.14/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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