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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 799.47 and 350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 799.47 and 350.83 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 799.47 = 350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/799.47 = 350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 799.47 × 350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 280,479.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,479.06/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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