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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.43, 737.52 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.43, 737.52 and 301.55 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.43 : 737.52 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.43/737.52 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.43x = 737.52 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.43x = 222,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,401.00/534.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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