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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.61, 735.76 and 428.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.61, 735.76 and 428.35 is: 590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.61 : 735.76 = 428.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.61/735.76 = 428.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.61x = 735.76 × 428.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.61x = 315,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,162.80/533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.62

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