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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.44, 736.12 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.44, 736.12 and 297.38 is: 410.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.44 : 736.12 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.44/736.12 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.44x = 736.12 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.44x = 218,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,907.37/533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.37

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