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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 736.95 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 736.95 and 368.28 is: 508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 736.95 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/736.95 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 736.95 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 271,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,403.95/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.59

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