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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.89, 738.11 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.89, 738.11 and 295.57 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.89 : 738.11 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.89/738.11 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.89x = 738.11 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.89x = 218,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,164.83/534.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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