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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 736.29 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 736.29 and 367.98 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 736.29 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/736.29 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 736.29 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 270,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,939.99/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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