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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 800.02 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 800.02 and 259.46 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 800.02 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/800.02 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 800.02 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 207,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,573.19/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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