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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.63, 735.68 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.63, 735.68 and 356.60 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.63 : 735.68 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.63/735.68 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.63x = 735.68 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.63x = 262,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,338.03/533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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