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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.70, 738.22 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.70, 738.22 and 338.50 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.70 : 738.22 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.70/738.22 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.70x = 738.22 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.70x = 249,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,887.47/534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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