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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.39, 737.47 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.39, 737.47 and 368.64 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.39 : 737.47 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.39/737.47 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.39x = 737.47 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.39x = 271,860.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,860.94/534.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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