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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 738.17 and 302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 738.17 and 302.05 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 738.17 = 302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/738.17 = 302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 738.17 × 302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 222,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,960.56/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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