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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 798.59 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 798.59 and 378.16 is: 566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 798.59 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/798.59 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 798.59 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 301,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,994.79/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.59

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