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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.73, 738.63 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.73, 738.63 and 411.03 is: 567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.73 : 738.63 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.73/738.63 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.73x = 738.63 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.73x = 303,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,597.59/534.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.76

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