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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.30, 737.88 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.30, 737.88 and 441.36 is: 609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.30 : 737.88 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.30/737.88 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.30x = 737.88 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.30x = 325,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,670.72/534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.53

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