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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 736.26 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 736.26 and 297.50 is: 410.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 736.26 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/736.26 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 736.26 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 219,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,033.67/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.53

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