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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.95, 737.37 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.95, 737.37 and 416.25 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.95 : 737.37 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.95/737.37 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.95x = 737.37 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.95x = 306,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,930.26/533.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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