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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 737.91 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 737.91 and 338.04 is: 466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 737.91 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/737.91 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 737.91 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 249,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,443.10/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.52

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