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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.34, 737.49 and 335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.34, 737.49 and 335.20 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.34 : 737.49 = 335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.34/737.49 = 335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.34x = 737.49 × 335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.34x = 247,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,206.65/534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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