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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.93, 737.04 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.93, 737.04 and 359.37 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.93 : 737.04 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.93/737.04 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.93x = 737.04 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.93x = 264,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,870.06/533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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