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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 736.02 and 309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 736.02 and 309.29 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 736.02 = 309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/736.02 = 309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 736.02 × 309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 227,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,639.95/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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