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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.77, 737.94 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.77, 737.94 and 301.88 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.77 : 737.94 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.77/737.94 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.77x = 737.94 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.77x = 222,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,765.64/534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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