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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 736.56 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 736.56 and 386.28 is: 532.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 736.56 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/736.56 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 736.56 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 284,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,518.40/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.57

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