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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 798.98 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 798.98 and 493.24 is: 738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 798.98 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/798.98 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 798.98 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 394,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,088.90/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.35

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