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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.61, 798.60 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.61, 798.60 and 392.10 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.61 : 798.60 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.61/798.60 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.61x = 798.60 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.61x = 313,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,131.06/533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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