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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.47, 736.28 and 421.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.47, 736.28 and 421.18 is: 581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.47 : 736.28 = 421.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.47/736.28 = 421.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.47x = 736.28 × 421.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.47x = 310,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,106.41/533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.30

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