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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 737 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 737 and 301.18 is: 415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 737 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/737 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 737 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 221,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,969.66/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.63

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