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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.55, 737.72 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.55, 737.72 and 335.41 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.55 : 737.72 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.55/737.72 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.55x = 737.72 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.55x = 247,439.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,439.67/534.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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