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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533, 735.54 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533, 735.54 and 377.84 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533 : 735.54 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533/735.54 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533x = 735.54 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533x = 277,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,916.43/533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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