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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 738.26 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 738.26 and 302.11 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 738.26 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/738.26 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 738.26 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 223,035.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,035.73/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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