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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.86, 801.33 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.86, 801.33 and 359.98 is: 540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.86 : 801.33 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.86/801.33 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.86x = 801.33 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.86x = 288,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,462.77/533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.33

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