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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 736.91 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 736.91 and 297.92 is: 411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 736.91 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/736.91 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 736.91 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 219,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,540.23/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.13

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