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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.42, 736.90 and 438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.42, 736.90 and 438.31 is: 604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.42 : 736.90 = 438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.42/736.90 = 438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.42x = 736.90 × 438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.42x = 322,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,987.70/534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.38

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