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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 737.34 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 737.34 and 410.31 is: 566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 737.34 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/737.34 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 737.34 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 302,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,537.98/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.30

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