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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.79, 736.72 and 424.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.79, 736.72 and 424.10 is: 585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.79 : 736.72 = 424.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.79/736.72 = 424.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.79x = 736.72 × 424.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.79x = 312,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,442.95/533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.33

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