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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 798.26 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 798.26 and 371.79 is: 556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 798.26 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/798.26 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 798.26 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 296,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,783.23/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.41

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