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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 735.70 and 300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 735.70 and 300.25 is: 414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 735.70 = 300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/735.70 = 300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 735.70 × 300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 220,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,893.93/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.34

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