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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.74, 737.18 and 416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.74, 737.18 and 416.51 is: 574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.74 : 737.18 = 416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.74/737.18 = 416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.74x = 737.18 × 416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.74x = 307,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,042.84/534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.19

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