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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 798.46 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 798.46 and 370.51 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 798.46 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/798.46 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 798.46 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 295,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,834.49/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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