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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.38, 737.51 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.38, 737.51 and 301.50 is: 416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.38 : 737.51 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.38/737.51 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.38x = 737.51 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.38x = 222,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,357.76/534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.11

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