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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 736.63 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 736.63 and 301.01 is: 415.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 736.63 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/736.63 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 736.63 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 221,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,728.56/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.32

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