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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.79, 799.74 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.79, 799.74 and 338.40 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.79 : 799.74 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.79/799.74 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.79x = 799.74 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.79x = 270,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,632.02/533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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