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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.11, 735.61 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.11, 735.61 and 297.03 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.11 : 735.61 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.11/735.61 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.11x = 735.61 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.11x = 218,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,499.98/533.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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