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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 799.38 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 799.38 and 397.59 is: 595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 799.38 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/799.38 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 799.38 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 317,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,825.49/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.21

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