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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 737.28 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 737.28 and 301.39 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 737.28 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/737.28 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 737.28 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 222,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,208.82/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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