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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 737.03 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 737.03 and 368.35 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 737.03 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/737.03 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 737.03 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 271,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,484.08/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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