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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 798.05 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 798.05 and 370.71 is: 554.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 798.05 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/798.05 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 798.05 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 295,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,846.04/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.94

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