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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.21, 735.77 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.21, 735.77 and 297.11 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.21 : 735.77 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.21/735.77 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.21x = 735.77 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.21x = 218,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,604.98/533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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