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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.10, 736.82 and 368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.10, 736.82 and 368.54 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.10 : 736.82 = 368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.10/736.82 = 368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.10x = 736.82 × 368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.10x = 271,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,547.64/534.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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