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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.26, 735.68 and 358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.26, 735.68 and 358.66 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.26 : 735.68 = 358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.26/735.68 = 358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.26x = 735.68 × 358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.26x = 263,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,858.99/533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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