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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.94, 736.87 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.94, 736.87 and 301.08 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.94 : 736.87 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.94/736.87 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.94x = 736.87 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.94x = 221,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,855.31/533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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