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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.01, 798.57 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.01, 798.57 and 370.38 is: 554.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.01 : 798.57 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.01/798.57 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.01x = 798.57 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.01x = 295,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,774.36/533.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.91

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