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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 736.05 and 365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 736.05 and 365.35 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 736.05 = 365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/736.05 = 365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 736.05 × 365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 268,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,914.04/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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