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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.47, 737.87 and 368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.47, 737.87 and 368.93 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.47 : 737.87 = 368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.47/737.87 = 368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.47x = 737.87 × 368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.47x = 272,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,222.38/534.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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