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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 736.16 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 736.16 and 417.39 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 736.16 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/736.16 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 736.16 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 307,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,263.74/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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