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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 735.78 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 735.78 and 395.24 is: 545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 735.78 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/735.78 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 735.78 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 290,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,809.69/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.12

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