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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.63, 736.36 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.63, 736.36 and 297.57 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.63 : 736.36 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.63/736.36 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.63x = 736.36 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.63x = 219,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,118.65/533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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