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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.39, 736.14 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.39, 736.14 and 300.50 is: 414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.39 : 736.14 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.39/736.14 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.39x = 736.14 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.39x = 221,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,210.07/533.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.72

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