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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.37, 737.14 and 368.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.37, 737.14 and 368.67 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.37 : 737.14 = 368.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.37/737.14 = 368.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.37x = 737.14 × 368.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.37x = 271,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,761.40/534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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