Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.91, 737.45 and 386.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 533.91, 737.45 and 386.31 is: 533.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533.91 : 737.45 = 386.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533.91/737.45 = 386.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533.91x = 737.45 × 386.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533.91x = 284,884.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,884.31/533.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.58
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