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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.05, 737.07 and 386.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.05, 737.07 and 386.63 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.05 : 737.07 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.05/737.07 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.05x = 737.07 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.05x = 284,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,973.37/534.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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