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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 735.54 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 735.54 and 300.12 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 735.54 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/735.54 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 735.54 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 220,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,750.26/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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