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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.14, 736.26 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.14, 736.26 and 367.78 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.14 : 736.26 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.14/736.26 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.14x = 736.26 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.14x = 270,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,781.70/533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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