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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 736.75 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 736.75 and 386.37 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 736.75 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/736.75 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 736.75 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 284,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,658.10/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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