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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 736.94 and 376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 736.94 and 376.97 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 736.94 = 376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/736.94 = 376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 736.94 × 376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 277,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,804.27/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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