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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.69, 736.49 and 297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.69, 736.49 and 297.65 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.69 : 736.49 = 297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.69/736.49 = 297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.69x = 736.49 × 297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.69x = 219,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,216.99/533.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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