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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.66, 737.52 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.66, 737.52 and 403.44 is: 556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.66 : 737.52 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.66/737.52 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.66x = 737.52 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.66x = 297,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,545.07/534.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.51

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