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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 737.73 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 737.73 and 440.84 is: 608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 737.73 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/737.73 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 737.73 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 325,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,222.74/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.76

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