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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.63, 736.39 and 393.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.63, 736.39 and 393.70 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.63 : 736.39 = 393.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.63/736.39 = 393.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.63x = 736.39 × 393.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.63x = 289,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,915.67/533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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