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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.75, 799.70 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.75, 799.70 and 259.49 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.75 : 799.70 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.75/799.70 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.75x = 799.70 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.75x = 207,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,508.86/533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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