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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.09, 736.75 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.09, 736.75 and 335.21 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.09 : 736.75 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.09/736.75 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.09x = 736.75 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.09x = 246,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,964.29/534.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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