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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 737.68 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 737.68 and 301.68 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 737.68 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/737.68 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 737.68 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 222,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,543.30/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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