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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.72, 737.23 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.72, 737.23 and 367.64 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.72 : 737.23 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.72/737.23 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.72x = 737.23 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.72x = 271,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,035.24/533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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