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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.89, 736.78 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.89, 736.78 and 309.87 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.89 : 736.78 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.89/736.78 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.89x = 736.78 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.89x = 228,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,308.86/533.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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