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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 799.68 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 799.68 and 376.31 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 799.68 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/799.68 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 799.68 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 300,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,923.58/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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