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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.75, 737.98 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.75, 737.98 and 301.88 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.75 : 737.98 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.75/737.98 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.75x = 737.98 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.75x = 222,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,781.40/534.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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