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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.04, 737.10 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.04, 737.10 and 301.24 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.04 : 737.10 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.04/737.10 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.04x = 737.10 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.04x = 222,044.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,044.00/534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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