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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.81, 736.07 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.81, 736.07 and 386.52 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.81 : 736.07 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.81/736.07 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.81x = 736.07 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.81x = 284,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,503.84/533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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