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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.50, 737.64 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.50, 737.64 and 301.64 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.50 : 737.64 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.50/737.64 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.50x = 737.64 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.50x = 222,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,501.73/534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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