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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 737.76 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 737.76 and 410.16 is: 566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 737.76 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/737.76 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 737.76 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 302,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,599.64/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.41

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