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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.67, 735.80 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.67, 735.80 and 336.84 is: 464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.67 : 735.80 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.67/735.80 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.67x = 735.80 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.67x = 247,845.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,845.19/533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.42

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