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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.86, 801.02 and 387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.86, 801.02 and 387.77 is: 581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.86 : 801.02 = 387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.86/801.02 = 387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.86x = 801.02 × 387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.86x = 310,614.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,614.50/533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.83

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