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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 799.56 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 799.56 and 403.41 is: 604.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 799.56 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/799.56 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 799.56 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 322,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,550.50/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.57

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