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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.29, 737.55 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.29, 737.55 and 377.04 is: 520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.29 : 737.55 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.29/737.55 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.29x = 737.55 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.29x = 278,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,085.85/534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.48

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