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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 736.98 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 736.98 and 301.17 is: 415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 736.98 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/736.98 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 736.98 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 221,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,956.27/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.63

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