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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 737.24 and 410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 737.24 and 410.01 is: 565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 737.24 = 410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/737.24 = 410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 737.24 × 410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 302,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,273.72/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.45

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