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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.62, 736.12 and 367.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.62, 736.12 and 367.55 is: 507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.62 : 736.12 = 367.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.62/736.12 = 367.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.62x = 736.12 × 367.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.62x = 270,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,559.99/533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.03

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