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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.88, 737.02 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.88, 737.02 and 376.86 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.88 : 737.02 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.88/737.02 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.88x = 737.02 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.88x = 277,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,753.36/533.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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