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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 737.50 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 737.50 and 402.60 is: 556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 737.50 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/737.50 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 737.50 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 296,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,917.50/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.40

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