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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.36, 800.32 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.36, 800.32 and 379.74 is: 569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.36 : 800.32 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.36/800.32 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.36x = 800.32 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.36x = 303,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,913.52/533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.81

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