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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.82, 800.42 and 259.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.82, 800.42 and 259.57 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.82 : 800.42 = 259.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.82/800.42 = 259.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.82x = 800.42 × 259.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.82x = 207,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,761.02/533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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