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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.66, 801.16 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.66, 801.16 and 372.20 is: 558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.66 : 801.16 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.66/801.16 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.66x = 801.16 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.66x = 298,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,186.82/533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.76

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