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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 737.68 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 737.68 and 301.76 is: 416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 737.68 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/737.68 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 737.68 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 222,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,602.32/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.36

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