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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.54, 737.67 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.54, 737.67 and 301.67 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.54 : 737.67 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.54/737.67 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.54x = 737.67 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.54x = 222,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,532.91/534.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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