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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 737.88 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 737.88 and 335.52 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 737.88 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/737.88 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 737.88 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 247,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,573.50/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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