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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.99, 737.85 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.99, 737.85 and 335.84 is: 463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.99 : 737.85 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.99/737.85 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.99x = 737.85 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.99x = 247,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,795.85/534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.18

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