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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.98, 800.95 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.98, 800.95 and 377.16 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.98 : 800.95 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.98/800.95 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.98x = 800.95 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.98x = 302,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,086.30/533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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