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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.44, 799.86 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.44, 799.86 and 380.32 is: 570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.44 : 799.86 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.44/799.86 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.44x = 799.86 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.44x = 304,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,202.76/533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.27

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