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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 799.77 and 395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 799.77 and 395.59 is: 592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 799.77 = 395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/799.77 = 395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 799.77 × 395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 316,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,381.01/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.84

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