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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.27, 735.31 and 437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.27, 735.31 and 437.15 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.27 : 735.31 = 437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.27/735.31 = 437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.27x = 735.31 × 437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.27x = 321,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,440.77/533.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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