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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 736.52 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 736.52 and 368.49 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 736.52 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/736.52 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 736.52 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 271,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,398.41/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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