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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 735.56 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 735.56 and 375.97 is: 518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 735.56 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/735.56 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 735.56 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 276,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,548.49/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.47

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