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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.51, 736.31 and 375.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.51, 736.31 and 375.99 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.51 : 736.31 = 375.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.51/736.31 = 375.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.51x = 736.31 × 375.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.51x = 276,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,843.32/533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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