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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.32, 735.69 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.32, 735.69 and 393.46 is: 542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.32 : 735.69 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.32/735.69 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.32x = 735.69 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.32x = 289,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,464.59/533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.76

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