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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.71, 799.62 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.71, 799.62 and 378.88 is: 567.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.71 : 799.62 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.71/799.62 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.71x = 799.62 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.71x = 302,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,960.03/533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.65

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