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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.20, 736.40 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.20, 736.40 and 507.28 is: 700.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.20 : 736.40 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.20/736.40 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.20x = 736.40 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.20x = 373,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,560.99/533.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.60

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