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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.38, 735.86 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.38, 735.86 and 393.83 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.38 : 735.86 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.38/735.86 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.38x = 735.86 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.38x = 289,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,803.74/533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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