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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.73, 737.91 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.73, 737.91 and 301.87 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.73 : 737.91 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.73/737.91 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.73x = 737.91 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.73x = 222,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,752.89/534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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