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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.35, 736.99 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.35, 736.99 and 368.84 is: 508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.35 : 736.99 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.35/736.99 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.35x = 736.99 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.35x = 271,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,826.78/534.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.71

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