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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.36, 737.84 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.36, 737.84 and 369.12 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.36 : 737.84 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.36/737.84 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.36x = 737.84 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.36x = 272,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,351.50/534.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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