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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 800.55 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 800.55 and 380.03 is: 569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 800.55 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/800.55 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 800.55 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 304,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,229.01/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.37

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