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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.84, 737.58 and 335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.84, 737.58 and 335.43 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.84 : 737.58 = 335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.84/737.58 = 335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.84x = 737.58 × 335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.84x = 247,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,406.46/534.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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