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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.42, 736.18 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.42, 736.18 and 297.40 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.42 : 736.18 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.42/736.18 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.42x = 736.18 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.42x = 218,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,939.93/533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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