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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.67, 737.84 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.67, 737.84 and 301.79 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.67 : 737.84 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.67/737.84 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.67x = 737.84 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.67x = 222,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,675.33/534.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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