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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.82, 738.30 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.82, 738.30 and 338.44 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.82 : 738.30 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.82/738.30 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.82x = 738.30 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.82x = 249,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,870.25/534.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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