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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 800.08 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 800.08 and 368.15 is: 552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 800.08 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/800.08 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 800.08 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 294,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,544.53/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.45

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