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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 800.64 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 800.64 and 371.68 is: 557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 800.64 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/800.64 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 800.64 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 297,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,581.88/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.35

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