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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 737.94 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 737.94 and 368.16 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 737.94 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/737.94 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 737.94 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 271,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,679.99/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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