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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 737.10 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 737.10 and 368.34 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 737.10 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/737.10 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 737.10 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 271,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,503.41/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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