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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 736.06 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 736.06 and 297.34 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 736.06 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/736.06 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 736.06 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 218,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,857.50/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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