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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 736.91 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 736.91 and 301.11 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 736.91 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/736.91 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 736.91 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 221,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,888.75/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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