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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.65, 738.18 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.65, 738.18 and 335.57 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.65 : 738.18 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.65/738.18 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.65x = 738.18 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.65x = 247,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,707.37/534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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