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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.31, 737.33 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.31, 737.33 and 301.43 is: 415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.31 : 737.33 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.31/737.33 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.31x = 737.33 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.31x = 222,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,255.98/534.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.97

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