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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.12, 737.36 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.12, 737.36 and 403.68 is: 557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.12 : 737.36 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.12/737.36 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.12x = 737.36 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.12x = 297,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,657.48/534.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.29

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