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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 801.12 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 801.12 and 379.68 is: 570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 801.12 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/801.12 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 801.12 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 304,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,169.24/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.37

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