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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.84, 800.40 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.84, 800.40 and 328.80 is: 492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.84 : 800.40 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.84/800.40 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.84x = 800.40 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.84x = 263,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,171.52/533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.98

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