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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.44, 734.88 and 409.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.44, 734.88 and 409.28 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.44 : 734.88 = 409.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.44/734.88 = 409.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.44x = 734.88 × 409.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.44x = 300,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,771.69/533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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