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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 737.48 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 737.48 and 301.53 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 737.48 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/737.48 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 737.48 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 222,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,370.84/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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