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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.52, 736.26 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.52, 736.26 and 297.48 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.52 : 736.26 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.52/736.26 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.52x = 736.26 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.52x = 219,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,022.62/533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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