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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.55, 800.33 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.55, 800.33 and 367.95 is: 551.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.55 : 800.33 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.55/800.33 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.55x = 800.33 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.55x = 294,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,479.58/533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.93

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