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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.77, 736.96 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.77, 736.96 and 334.68 is: 462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.77 : 736.96 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.77/736.96 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.77x = 736.96 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.77x = 246,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,645.77/533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.08

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