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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.58, 800.49 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.58, 800.49 and 379.56 is: 569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.58 : 800.49 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.58/800.49 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.58x = 800.49 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.58x = 303,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,833.98/533.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.43

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