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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.33, 737.17 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.33, 737.17 and 377.19 is: 520.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.33 : 737.17 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.33/737.17 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.33x = 737.17 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.33x = 278,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,052.21/534.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.38

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