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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.91, 736.52 and 359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.91, 736.52 and 359.31 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.91 : 736.52 = 359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.91/736.52 = 359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.91x = 736.52 × 359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.91x = 264,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,637.20/533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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