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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.22, 735.86 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.22, 735.86 and 297.18 is: 410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.22 : 735.86 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.22/735.86 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.22x = 735.86 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.22x = 218,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,681.39/533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.11

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