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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.57, 737.10 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.57, 737.10 and 387 is: 534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.57 : 737.10 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.57/737.10 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.57x = 737.10 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.57x = 285,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,257.70/533.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.63

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