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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.77, 800.23 and 493.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.77, 800.23 and 493.21 is: 739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.77 : 800.23 = 493.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.77/800.23 = 493.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.77x = 800.23 × 493.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.77x = 394,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,681.44/533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.42

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