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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.13, 735.89 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.13, 735.89 and 358.47 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.13 : 735.89 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.13/735.89 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.13x = 735.89 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.13x = 263,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,792.70/533.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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