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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.96, 736.86 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.96, 736.86 and 301.08 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.96 : 736.86 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.96/736.86 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.96x = 736.86 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.96x = 221,853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,853.81/533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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