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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 738.27 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 738.27 and 394.52 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 738.27 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/738.27 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 738.27 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 291,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,258.59/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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