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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 737.91 and 436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 737.91 and 436.41 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 737.91 = 436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/737.91 = 436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 737.91 × 436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 322,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,031.30/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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