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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.92, 736.32 and 356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.92, 736.32 and 356.98 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.92 : 736.32 = 356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.92/736.32 = 356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.92x = 736.32 × 356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.92x = 262,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,851.51/533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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