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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.48, 736.64 and 506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.48, 736.64 and 506.30 is: 699.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.48 : 736.64 = 506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.48/736.64 = 506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.48x = 736.64 × 506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.48x = 372,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,960.83/533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.11

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