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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.65, 736.16 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.65, 736.16 and 367.58 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.65 : 736.16 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.65/736.16 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.65x = 736.16 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.65x = 270,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,597.69/533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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