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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.82, 800.82 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.82, 800.82 and 256.17 is: 384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.82 : 800.82 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.82/800.82 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.82x = 800.82 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.82x = 205,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,146.06/533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.30

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