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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 737.83 and 338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 737.83 and 338.35 is: 467.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 737.83 = 338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/737.83 = 338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 737.83 × 338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 249,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,644.78/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.00

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