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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 737.10 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 737.10 and 368.25 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 737.10 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/737.10 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 737.10 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 271,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,434.31/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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