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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.55, 736.28 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.55, 736.28 and 297.53 is: 410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.55 : 736.28 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.55/736.28 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.55x = 736.28 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.55x = 219,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,061.19/533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.57

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