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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 737.01 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 737.01 and 358.68 is: 495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 737.01 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/737.01 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 737.01 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 264,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,350.75/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.37

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