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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.03, 737.63 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.03, 737.63 and 386.43 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.03 : 737.63 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.03/737.63 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.03x = 737.63 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.03x = 285,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,040.43/534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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