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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 736.94 and 337.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 736.94 and 337.65 is: 465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 736.94 = 337.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/736.94 = 337.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 736.94 × 337.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 248,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,826.10/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.81

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