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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 737.13 and 338.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 737.13 and 338.01 is: 466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 737.13 = 338.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/737.13 = 338.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 737.13 × 338.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 249,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,157.31/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.46

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