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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 801.60 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 801.60 and 437.44 is: 656.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 801.60 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/801.60 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 801.60 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 350,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,651.90/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.75

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