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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.16, 736.41 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.16, 736.41 and 385.56 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.16 : 736.41 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.16/736.41 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.16x = 736.41 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.16x = 283,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,930.24/533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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