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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.29, 798.72 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.29, 798.72 and 371.10 is: 555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.29 : 798.72 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.29/798.72 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.29x = 798.72 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.29x = 296,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,404.99/533.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.80

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