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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534, 737.07 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534, 737.07 and 357.30 is: 493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534 : 737.07 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534/737.07 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534x = 737.07 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534x = 263,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,355.11/534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.17

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