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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.40, 737.09 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.40, 737.09 and 335.07 is: 462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.40 : 737.09 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.40/737.09 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.40x = 737.09 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.40x = 246,976.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,976.91/534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.16

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