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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.44, 737 and 408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.44, 737 and 408.74 is: 563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.44 : 737 = 408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.44/737 = 408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.44x = 737 × 408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.44x = 301,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,241.38/534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.66

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