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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.18, 737.34 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.18, 737.34 and 337.74 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.18 : 737.34 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.18/737.34 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.18x = 737.34 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.18x = 249,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,029.21/534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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