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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 736.86 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 736.86 and 301.02 is: 415.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 736.86 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/736.86 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 736.86 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 221,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,809.60/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.42

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