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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.07, 737.06 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.07, 737.06 and 301.24 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.07 : 737.06 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.07/737.06 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.07x = 737.06 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.07x = 222,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,031.95/534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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