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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.63, 737.80 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.63, 737.80 and 301.75 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.63 : 737.80 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.63/737.80 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.63x = 737.80 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.63x = 222,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,629.64/534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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