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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.16, 736.89 and 334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.16, 736.89 and 334.93 is: 462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.16 : 736.89 = 334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.16/736.89 = 334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.16x = 736.89 × 334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.16x = 246,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,805.98/534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.04

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