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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.86, 736.70 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.86, 736.70 and 297.84 is: 411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.86 : 736.70 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.86/736.70 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.86x = 736.70 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.86x = 219,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,418.73/533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.00

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