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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.85, 738.19 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.85, 738.19 and 301.97 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.85 : 738.19 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.85/738.19 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.85x = 738.19 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.85x = 222,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,912.32/534.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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