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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.98, 737.25 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.98, 737.25 and 409.42 is: 565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.98 : 737.25 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.98/737.25 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.98x = 737.25 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.98x = 301,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,841.21/533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.27

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