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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.68, 736.27 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.68, 736.27 and 394.13 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.68 : 736.27 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.68/736.27 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.68x = 736.27 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.68x = 290,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,185.67/533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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