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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 736.56 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 736.56 and 297.68 is: 410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 736.56 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/736.56 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 736.56 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 219,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,257.69/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.79

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