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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 801.01 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 801.01 and 328.43 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 801.01 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/801.01 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 801.01 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 263,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,075.71/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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