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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 736.08 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 736.08 and 336.90 is: 464.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 736.08 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/736.08 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 736.08 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 247,985.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,985.35/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.97

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