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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.87, 738.32 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.87, 738.32 and 404.19 is: 557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.87 : 738.32 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.87/738.32 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.87x = 738.32 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.87x = 298,419.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,419.54/534.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.93

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