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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.15, 735.56 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.15, 735.56 and 367.07 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.15 : 735.56 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.15/735.56 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.15x = 735.56 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.15x = 269,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,996.50/533.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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