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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 802.13 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 802.13 and 328.68 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 802.13 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/802.13 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 802.13 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 263,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,642.45/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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