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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.26, 737.35 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.26, 737.35 and 376.74 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.26 : 737.35 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.26/737.35 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.26x = 737.35 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.26x = 277,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,788.30/534.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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