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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.33, 735.94 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.33, 735.94 and 393.52 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.33 : 735.94 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.33/735.94 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.33x = 735.94 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.33x = 289,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,607.62/533.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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