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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.80, 735.94 and 409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.80, 735.94 and 409.26 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.80 : 735.94 = 409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.80/735.94 = 409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.80x = 735.94 × 409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.80x = 301,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,190.80/533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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