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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.65, 738.23 and 410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.65, 738.23 and 410.11 is: 566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.65 : 738.23 = 410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.65/738.23 = 410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.65x = 738.23 × 410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.65x = 302,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,757.45/534.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.27

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