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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.45, 800.28 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.45, 800.28 and 367.38 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.45 : 800.28 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.45/800.28 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.45x = 800.28 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.45x = 294,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,002.61/533.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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