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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.79, 738.17 and 335.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.79, 738.17 and 335.62 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.79 : 738.17 = 335.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.79/738.17 = 335.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.79x = 738.17 × 335.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.79x = 247,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,747.95/534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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