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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 800.80 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 800.80 and 396.16 is: 594.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 800.80 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/800.80 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 800.80 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 317,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,244.93/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.63

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