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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 737.36 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 737.36 and 301.44 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 737.36 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/737.36 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 737.36 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 222,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,269.80/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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