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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 737.33 and 417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 737.33 and 417.93 is: 576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 737.33 = 417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/737.33 = 417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 737.33 × 417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 308,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,152.33/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.45

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