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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.42, 738.15 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.42, 738.15 and 386.82 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.42 : 738.15 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.42/738.15 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.42x = 738.15 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.42x = 285,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,531.18/534.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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