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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 800.39 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 800.39 and 358.37 is: 537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 800.39 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/800.39 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 800.39 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 286,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,833.41/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.26

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