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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 737.37 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 737.37 and 368.28 is: 508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 737.37 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/737.37 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 737.37 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 271,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,558.62/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.31

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