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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.19, 797.79 and 379.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.19, 797.79 and 379.47 is: 567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.19 : 797.79 = 379.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.19/797.79 = 379.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.19x = 797.79 × 379.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.19x = 302,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,737.37/533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.79

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