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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 799.74 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 799.74 and 389.16 is: 582.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 799.74 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/799.74 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 799.74 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 311,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,226.82/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.95

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