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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 736.62 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 736.62 and 334.43 is: 461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 736.62 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/736.62 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 736.62 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 246,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,342.47/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.73

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