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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.53, 737.66 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.53, 737.66 and 307.45 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.53 : 737.66 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.53/737.66 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.53x = 737.66 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.53x = 226,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,789.38/534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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