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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.62, 738.19 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.62, 738.19 and 410.08 is: 566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.62 : 738.19 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.62/738.19 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.62x = 738.19 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.62x = 302,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,715.85/534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.23

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