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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 737.19 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 737.19 and 338.11 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 737.19 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/737.19 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 737.19 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 249,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,249.47/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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