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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.55, 797.04 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.55, 797.04 and 386.13 is: 576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.55 : 797.04 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.55/797.04 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.55x = 797.04 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.55x = 307,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,764.04/533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.82

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