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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.17, 737.10 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.17, 737.10 and 394.37 is: 544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.17 : 737.10 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.17/737.10 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.17x = 737.10 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.17x = 290,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,689.21/534.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.19

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