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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 735.45 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 735.45 and 367.59 is: 506.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 735.45 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/735.45 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 735.45 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 270,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,341.31/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.57

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