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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.59, 735.56 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.59, 735.56 and 375.71 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.59 : 735.56 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.59/735.56 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.59x = 735.56 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.59x = 276,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,351.69/533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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