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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.34, 735.61 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.34, 735.61 and 367.83 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.34 : 735.61 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.34/735.61 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.34x = 735.61 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.34x = 270,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,581.95/533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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