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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.75, 735.90 and 438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.75, 735.90 and 438.88 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.75 : 735.90 = 438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.75/735.90 = 438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.75x = 735.90 × 438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.75x = 322,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,968.11/533.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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