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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.11, 736.97 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.11, 736.97 and 337.68 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.11 : 736.97 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.11/736.97 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.11x = 736.97 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.11x = 248,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,858.34/534.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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