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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.03, 735.56 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.03, 735.56 and 296.96 is: 409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.03 : 735.56 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.03/735.56 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.03x = 735.56 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.03x = 218,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,432.25/533.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.80

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