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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.98, 736.88 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.98, 736.88 and 301.11 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.98 : 736.88 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.98/736.88 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.98x = 736.88 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.98x = 221,881.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,881.94/533.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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