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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.31, 735.98 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.31, 735.98 and 300.44 is: 414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.31 : 735.98 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.31/735.98 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.31x = 735.98 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.31x = 221,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,115.99/533.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.61

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