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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 737.44 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 737.44 and 369 is: 509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 737.44 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/737.44 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 737.44 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 272,115.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,115.36/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.35

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