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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.04, 798.36 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.04, 798.36 and 396.32 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.04 : 798.36 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.04/798.36 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.04x = 798.36 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.04x = 316,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,406.04/533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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