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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.02, 737.02 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.02, 737.02 and 368.32 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.02 : 737.02 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.02/737.02 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.02x = 737.02 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.02x = 271,459.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,459.21/534.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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