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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.79, 738.01 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.79, 738.01 and 301.91 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.79 : 738.01 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.79/738.01 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.79x = 738.01 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.79x = 222,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,812.60/534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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