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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.27, 734.93 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.27, 734.93 and 385.65 is: 531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.27 : 734.93 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.27/734.93 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.27x = 734.93 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.27x = 283,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,420.15/533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.48

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