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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 737.01 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 737.01 and 416.31 is: 573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 737.01 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/737.01 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 737.01 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 306,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,824.63/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.97

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