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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 736.43 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 736.43 and 409.93 is: 565.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 736.43 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/736.43 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 736.43 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 301,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,880.86/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.35

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