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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.03, 735.30 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.03, 735.30 and 358.07 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.03 : 735.30 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.03/735.30 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.03x = 735.30 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.03x = 263,288.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,288.87/533.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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