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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 737.05 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 737.05 and 441.38 is: 609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 737.05 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/737.05 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 737.05 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 325,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,314.34/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.53

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