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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 800.40 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 800.40 and 259.38 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 800.40 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/800.40 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 800.40 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 207,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,607.75/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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