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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 799.76 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 799.76 and 370.32 is: 555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 799.76 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/799.76 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 799.76 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 296,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,167.12/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.37

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