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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.61, 735.84 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.61, 735.84 and 336.87 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.61 : 735.84 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.61/735.84 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.61x = 735.84 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.61x = 247,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,882.42/533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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