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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.81, 738.08 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.81, 738.08 and 301.94 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.81 : 738.08 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.81/738.08 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.81x = 738.08 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.81x = 222,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,855.88/534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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