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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.97, 738.28 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.97, 738.28 and 403.75 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.97 : 738.28 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.97/738.28 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.97x = 738.28 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.97x = 298,081.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,081.98/534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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