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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.19, 735.98 and 358.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.19, 735.98 and 358.77 is: 495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.19 : 735.98 = 358.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.19/735.98 = 358.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.19x = 735.98 × 358.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.19x = 264,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,045.75/533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.22

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