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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.83, 737.84 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.83, 737.84 and 338.54 is: 467.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.83 : 737.84 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.83/737.84 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.83x = 737.84 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.83x = 249,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,785.51/534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.04

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