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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.32, 736.86 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.32, 736.86 and 409.98 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.32 : 736.86 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.32/736.86 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.32x = 736.86 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.32x = 302,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,097.86/534.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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