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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.72, 737.92 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.72, 737.92 and 301.84 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.72 : 737.92 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.72/737.92 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.72x = 737.92 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.72x = 222,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,733.77/534.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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