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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.51, 737.39 and 402.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.51, 737.39 and 402.29 is: 556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.51 : 737.39 = 402.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.51/737.39 = 402.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.51x = 737.39 × 402.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.51x = 296,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,642.61/533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.02

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