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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.80, 736.58 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.80, 736.58 and 297.76 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.80 : 736.58 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.80/736.58 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.80x = 736.58 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.80x = 219,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,324.06/533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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