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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 737.67 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 737.67 and 335.34 is: 462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 737.67 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/737.67 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 737.67 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 247,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,370.26/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.98

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