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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 738.01 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 738.01 and 302.01 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 738.01 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/738.01 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 738.01 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 222,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,886.40/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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