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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.54, 736.62 and 408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.54, 736.62 and 408.97 is: 564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.54 : 736.62 = 408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.54/736.62 = 408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.54x = 736.62 × 408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.54x = 301,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,255.48/533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.64

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