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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.08, 735.84 and 367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.08, 735.84 and 367.72 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.08 : 735.84 = 367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.08/735.84 = 367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.08x = 735.84 × 367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.08x = 270,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,583.08/533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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