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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.71, 737.88 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.71, 737.88 and 301.82 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.71 : 737.88 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.71/737.88 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.71x = 737.88 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.71x = 222,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,706.94/534.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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