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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.70, 800.16 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.70, 800.16 and 370.92 is: 556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.70 : 800.16 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.70/800.16 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.70x = 800.16 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.70x = 296,795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,795.35/533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.11

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