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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.08, 799.17 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.08, 799.17 and 386.37 is: 579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.08 : 799.17 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.08/799.17 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.08x = 799.17 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.08x = 308,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,773.86/533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.22

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