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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 738.27 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 738.27 and 302.10 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 738.27 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/738.27 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 738.27 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 223,031.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,031.37/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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