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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 737.14 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 737.14 and 301.26 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 737.14 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/737.14 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 737.14 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 222,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,070.80/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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