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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.96, 800.15 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.96, 800.15 and 259.74 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.96 : 800.15 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.96/800.15 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.96x = 800.15 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.96x = 207,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,826.96/533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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