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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.63, 737.69 and 301.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.63, 737.69 and 301.71 is: 416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.63 : 737.69 = 301.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.63/737.69 = 301.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.63x = 737.69 × 301.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.63x = 222,566.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,566.94/534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.30

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