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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.33, 799.32 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.33, 799.32 and 411.34 is: 616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.33 : 799.32 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.33/799.32 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.33x = 799.32 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.33x = 328,792.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,792.14/533.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.48

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