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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.19, 735.98 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.19, 735.98 and 377.67 is: 521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.19 : 735.98 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.19/735.98 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.19x = 735.98 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.19x = 277,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,955.68/533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.31

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