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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.70, 737.03 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.70, 737.03 and 440.75 is: 608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.70 : 737.03 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.70/737.03 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.70x = 737.03 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.70x = 324,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,845.97/533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.67

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