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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.87, 800.39 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.87, 800.39 and 259.68 is: 389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.87 : 800.39 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.87/800.39 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.87x = 800.39 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.87x = 207,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,845.28/533.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.32

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