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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.81, 800.14 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.81, 800.14 and 259.32 is: 388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.81 : 800.14 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.81/800.14 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.81x = 800.14 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.81x = 207,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,492.30/533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.70

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