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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.97, 736.78 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.97, 736.78 and 301.05 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.97 : 736.78 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.97/736.78 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.97x = 736.78 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.97x = 221,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,807.62/533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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