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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 800.79 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 800.79 and 256.14 is: 384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 800.79 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/800.79 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 800.79 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 205,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,114.35/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.15

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