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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 800.13 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 800.13 and 259.44 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 800.13 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/800.13 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 800.13 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 207,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,585.73/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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