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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.86, 736.96 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.86, 736.96 and 402.90 is: 556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.86 : 736.96 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.86/736.96 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.86x = 736.96 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.86x = 296,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,921.18/533.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.18

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