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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 737.40 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 737.40 and 301.46 is: 416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 737.40 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/737.40 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 737.40 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 222,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,292.92/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.02

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