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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 798.03 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 798.03 and 386.40 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 798.03 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/798.03 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 798.03 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 308,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,358.79/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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