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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.69, 800.42 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.69, 800.42 and 379.18 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.69 : 800.42 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.69/800.42 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.69x = 800.42 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.69x = 303,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,503.26/533.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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