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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.76, 737.64 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.76, 737.64 and 410.22 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.76 : 737.64 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.76/737.64 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.76x = 737.64 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.76x = 302,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,594.68/534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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