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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.78, 736.52 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.78, 736.52 and 300.90 is: 415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.78 : 736.52 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.78/736.52 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.78x = 736.52 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.78x = 221,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,617.36/533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.19

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