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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.45, 736.47 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.45, 736.47 and 365.60 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.45 : 736.47 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.45/736.47 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.45x = 736.47 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.45x = 269,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,249.75/533.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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