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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.27, 737.65 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.27, 737.65 and 335.18 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.27 : 737.65 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.27/737.65 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.27x = 737.65 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.27x = 247,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,245.53/534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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