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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 737.34 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 737.34 and 301.42 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 737.34 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/737.34 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 737.34 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 222,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,249.02/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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