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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 736.37 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 736.37 and 297.56 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 736.37 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/736.37 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 736.37 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 219,109.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,109.09/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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