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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 737.37 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 737.37 and 334.98 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 737.37 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/737.37 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 737.37 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 247,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,004.20/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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