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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.65, 800.48 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.65, 800.48 and 386.50 is: 579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.65 : 800.48 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.65/800.48 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.65x = 800.48 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.65x = 309,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,383.59/533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.75

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