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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 798.66 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 798.66 and 389.34 is: 582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 798.66 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/798.66 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 798.66 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 310,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,950.28/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.83

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