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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.83, 736.63 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.83, 736.63 and 394.02 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.83 : 736.63 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.83/736.63 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.83x = 736.63 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.83x = 290,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,246.95/533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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