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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.82, 800.08 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.82, 800.08 and 338.82 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.82 : 800.08 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.82/800.08 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.82x = 800.08 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.82x = 271,083.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,083.11/533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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