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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 736.89 and 337.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 736.89 and 337.41 is: 465.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 736.89 = 337.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/736.89 = 337.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 736.89 × 337.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 248,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,634.05/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.57

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