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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.58, 737.22 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.58, 737.22 and 337.74 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.58 : 737.22 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.58/737.22 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.58x = 737.22 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.58x = 248,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,988.68/534.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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