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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 736.29 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 736.29 and 354.02 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 736.29 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/736.29 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 736.29 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 260,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,657.70/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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