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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.91, 738.17 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.91, 738.17 and 302.03 is: 416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.91 : 738.17 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.91/738.17 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.91x = 738.17 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.91x = 222,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,949.49/534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.80

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