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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.99, 737.20 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.99, 737.20 and 415.76 is: 573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.99 : 737.20 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.99/737.20 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.99x = 737.20 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.99x = 306,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,497.18/533.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.97

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