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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 801.23 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 801.23 and 437.19 is: 656.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 801.23 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/801.23 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 801.23 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 350,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,287.56/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.37

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