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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.51, 737.29 and 409.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.51, 737.29 and 409.97 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.51 : 737.29 = 409.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.51/737.29 = 409.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.51x = 737.29 × 409.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.51x = 302,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,266.78/534.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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