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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.80, 800.06 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.80, 800.06 and 351.56 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.80 : 800.06 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.80/800.06 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.80x = 800.06 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.80x = 281,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,269.09/533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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