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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.93, 736.11 and 367.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.93, 736.11 and 367.85 is: 507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.93 : 736.11 = 367.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.93/736.11 = 367.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.93x = 736.11 × 367.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.93x = 270,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,778.06/533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.14

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