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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.95, 738.26 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.95, 738.26 and 302.09 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.95 : 738.26 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.95/738.26 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.95x = 738.26 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.95x = 223,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,015.76/534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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