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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 736.82 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 736.82 and 334.56 is: 461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 736.82 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/736.82 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 736.82 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 246,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,513.03/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.57

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