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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.22, 736.90 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.22, 736.90 and 368.43 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.22 : 736.90 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.22/736.90 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.22x = 736.90 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.22x = 271,496.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,496.07/534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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