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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.78, 737.97 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.78, 737.97 and 301.86 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.78 : 737.97 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.78/737.97 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.78x = 737.97 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.78x = 222,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,763.62/534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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