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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.79, 737.30 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.79, 737.30 and 410.94 is: 567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.79 : 737.30 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.79/737.30 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.79x = 737.30 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.79x = 302,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,988.31/533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.61

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