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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.91, 736.81 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.91, 736.81 and 301.04 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.91 : 736.81 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.91/736.81 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.91x = 736.81 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.91x = 221,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,804.85/533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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