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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 738.11 and 301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 738.11 and 301.99 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 738.11 = 301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/738.11 = 301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 738.11 × 301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 222,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,901.84/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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