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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.76, 737.28 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.76, 737.28 and 436.56 is: 603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.76 : 737.28 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.76/737.28 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.76x = 737.28 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.76x = 321,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,866.96/533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.02

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