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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 736.95 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 736.95 and 409.69 is: 565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 736.95 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/736.95 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 736.95 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 301,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,921.05/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.08

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