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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.65, 736.07 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.65, 736.07 and 356.54 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.65 : 736.07 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.65/736.07 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.65x = 736.07 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.65x = 262,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,438.40/533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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