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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 737.50 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 737.50 and 301.56 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 737.50 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/737.50 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 737.50 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 222,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,400.50/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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