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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 801.38 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 801.38 and 389.52 is: 585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 801.38 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/801.38 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 801.38 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 312,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,153.54/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.48

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