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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.69, 799.64 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.69, 799.64 and 378.87 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.69 : 799.64 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.69/799.64 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.69x = 799.64 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.69x = 302,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,959.61/533.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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