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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.95, 736.75 and 297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.95, 736.75 and 297.89 is: 411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.95 : 736.75 = 297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.95/736.75 = 297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.95x = 736.75 × 297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.95x = 219,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,470.46/533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.03

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