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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.15, 736.11 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.15, 736.11 and 386.52 is: 532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.15 : 736.11 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.15/736.11 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.15x = 736.11 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.15x = 284,521.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,521.24/534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.66

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