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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 737.08 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 737.08 and 301.32 is: 415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 737.08 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/737.08 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 737.08 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 222,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,096.95/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.79

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