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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.50, 737.62 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.50, 737.62 and 301.70 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.50 : 737.62 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.50/737.62 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.50x = 737.62 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.50x = 222,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,539.95/534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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