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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.59, 737.69 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.59, 737.69 and 301.67 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.59 : 737.69 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.59/737.69 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.59x = 737.69 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.59x = 222,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,536.01/534.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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