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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.28, 735.72 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.28, 735.72 and 393.73 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.28 : 735.72 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.28/735.72 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.28x = 735.72 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.28x = 289,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,675.04/533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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