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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.49, 798.69 and 397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.49, 798.69 and 397.14 is: 594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.49 : 798.69 = 397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.49/798.69 = 397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.49x = 798.69 × 397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.49x = 317,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,191.75/533.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.56

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