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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.12, 736.70 and 514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.12, 736.70 and 514.88 is: 711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.12 : 736.70 = 514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.12/736.70 = 514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.12x = 736.70 × 514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.12x = 379,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,312.10/533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.49

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