Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.79, 799.47 and 387.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533.79, 799.47 and 387.18 is: 579.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533.79 : 799.47 = 387.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533.79/799.47 = 387.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533.79x = 799.47 × 387.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533.79x = 309,538.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,538.79/533.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 579.89
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