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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.88, 738.24 and 338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.88, 738.24 and 338.28 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.88 : 738.24 = 338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.88/738.24 = 338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.88x = 738.24 × 338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.88x = 249,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,731.83/534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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