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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 736.21 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 736.21 and 376.50 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 736.21 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/736.21 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 736.21 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 277,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,183.07/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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