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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.74, 800.88 and 493.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.74, 800.88 and 493.78 is: 740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.74 : 800.88 = 493.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.74/800.88 = 493.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.74x = 800.88 × 493.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.74x = 395,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,458.53/533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.92

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