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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.37, 736.07 and 297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.37, 736.07 and 297.33 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.37 : 736.07 = 297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.37/736.07 = 297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.37x = 736.07 × 297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.37x = 218,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,855.69/533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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