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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.85, 737.01 and 376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.85, 737.01 and 376.98 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.85 : 737.01 = 376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.85/737.01 = 376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.85x = 737.01 × 376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.85x = 277,838.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,838.03/533.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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