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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 736.08 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 736.08 and 393.99 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 736.08 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/736.08 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 736.08 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 290,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,008.16/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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