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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.98, 738.24 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.98, 738.24 and 302.06 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.98 : 738.24 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.98/738.24 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.98x = 738.24 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.98x = 222,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,993.49/534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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