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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 735.66 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 735.66 and 356.04 is: 491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 735.66 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/735.66 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 735.66 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 261,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,924.39/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.10

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