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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.41, 735.44 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.41, 735.44 and 385.99 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.41 : 735.44 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.41/735.44 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.41x = 735.44 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.41x = 283,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,868.72/533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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