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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.48, 737.84 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.48, 737.84 and 377.44 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.48 : 737.84 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.48/737.84 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.48x = 737.84 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.48x = 278,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,490.33/534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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