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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 737.22 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 737.22 and 301.42 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 737.22 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/737.22 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 737.22 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 222,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,212.85/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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