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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 800.79 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 800.79 and 241.22 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 800.79 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/800.79 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 800.79 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 193,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,166.56/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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