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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.42, 737.30 and 377.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.42, 737.30 and 377.07 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.42 : 737.30 = 377.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.42/737.30 = 377.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.42x = 737.30 × 377.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.42x = 278,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,011.83/534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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