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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 736.80 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 736.80 and 368.64 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 736.80 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/736.80 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 736.80 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 271,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,613.95/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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