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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 736.92 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 736.92 and 359.76 is: 496.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 736.92 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/736.92 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 736.92 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 265,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,114.34/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.47

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