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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 800.42 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 800.42 and 259.77 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 800.42 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/800.42 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 800.42 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 207,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,925.10/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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