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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 737.94 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 737.94 and 338.32 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 737.94 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/737.94 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 737.94 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 249,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,659.86/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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