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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.98, 736.32 and 386.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.98, 736.32 and 386.29 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.98 : 736.32 = 386.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.98/736.32 = 386.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.98x = 736.32 × 386.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.98x = 284,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,433.05/533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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