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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 800.03 and 380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 800.03 and 380.11 is: 569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 800.03 = 380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/800.03 = 380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 800.03 × 380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 304,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,099.40/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.60

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